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TIL there are two Chili's in Saudi Arabia

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wLrK1 TIL, that an Italian banker, Gilberto Baschiera is considered a modern-day Robin Hood. Over the course of 7 years, he secretly diverted 1 million euros to poorer clients from the wealthy ones so they could qualify for loans. He made no profit and avoided jail in 2018 due to a plea bargain.
JY8Z1 TIL in 2016, an octopus named Inky mysteriously disappeared from New Zealand's National Aquarium. A wet trail later revealed he escaped his tank through a small hole, slid across the floor at night and squeezed his body through a pipe leading to the ocean.
WkyOY TIL that during the filming of Breaking Bad actress Julia Minesci who played a meth addicted prostitute was legitimately propositioned for sex during the shooting of a scene.
wLjbP TIL Clint Eastwood was offered the role of James Bond following the departure of Sean Connery, but turned it down due to his belief that the character should be played by an English actor.